Waterlines shall be not less than six inches in inside diameter where the proposed waterline can be looped into an existing waterline. Dead end waterlines shall be a minimum of 8 inch inside diameter. In any event, the waterlines shall be designed with sufficient capacity to serve the area to be developed, including potential future development. Sufficient capacity shall be determined by the Village Administrator. The capacity of any existing waterlines for acceptance of the increased demand shall be determined by the Village Administrator. Extension of any existing waterline(s) required by any proposed development shall be the responsibility of the Developer with approval of the Village Administrator and following the guidelines as set forth in these regulations.
(a) Waterline material shall ductile iron pipe ANSI Thickness Class 52 or greater, or polyvinyl chloride pipe AWWA C-900 Pressure Class 150 or greater.
(b) Line valves with valve boxes shall be placed on all branch lines at tees and crosses.
(c) (1) Six inch fire hydrants with breakaway flanges with watch valves and valve boxes blocked or anchored to the water main at a spacing of not more than 600 feet in residential areas or 300 feet in commercial/industrial areas, and at all waterline dead ends for flushing. (Ord. 1998-7. Passed 6-11- 98.)
(2) Fire hydrants shall have one 5 1/4 inch pumper connection and two 2 ½ inch hose connections. All hydrants shall be Clow Medallion branded hydrants with a 1 ½ inch operating nut. All fire hydrants must also have a storz fitting equipped with a tamper proof shield.
(Ord. 06-2009. Passed 4-23-09.)
(d) Each lot or parcel shall be served by a service line of not less than 3/4 inch inside diameter running from the water main to the street right-of-way or easement of record, whichever may extend further. Service lines shall be the type K copper or polybutene tubing (PE) rated at 160 psi NSF approved. Service lines shall be connected to the main with a corporation stop mounted into a double strap or band saddle. A corporation valve with curb box with cast iron for detector location shall be placed on the service line within five feet of the street right-of-way line.
(e) All water lines shall be tested at a pressure of 150 psi meeting AWWA standards for allowable leakage. All water lines shall be chlorinated in accord with AWWA standards and Ohio EPA requirements prior to being placed in service. Completion of testing and chlorination shall be a requirement for Village acceptance. All water line materials and methods of construction shall comply with the requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
(f) All water service lines are to be metered with the location as shown or noted on the building plans. The permit shall not be issued without approval by the Water Superintendent of the specified location. The meter must be placed in a frost free environment with approved access. Any relocation due to improper access or freezing conditions shall be at the expense of the owner.
(Ord. 1998-7. Passed 6-11-98.)